ALSAGER Town have announced the appointment of local businessman John Bayley as their new chairman .

A club spokesman said: “John is determined to take the club forward following numerous seasons of instability especially off the pitch.

“He knows it is not going to be easy but with the help of the small band of volunteers and manager Neil Gill and his coaching staff he is sure Alsager can return to the success it achieved only a few years ago.

“He is looking at bringing more sponsors on board and will be promoting the recently completed hospitality suite for businesses to use on match days.